Shoaib Akhtar
PakistanathleteMaleb. 19765.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Shoaib Akhtar, known as the 'Rawalpindi Express,' is a former Pakistani cricketer celebrated for his extraordinary pace bowling and fierce competitiveness. Renowned for his remarkable speed, Akhtar is often regarded as one of the fastest bowlers in the history of cricket. His career spanned from 1997 to 2011, during which he became a pivotal player for Pakistan in international cricket. Recently, he was in the news for recreating a hilarious face-off with Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh, reviving their iconic rivalry ahead of the upcoming Champions Trophy.
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Shoaib Akhtar confirmed the passing of his elder brother Shahid Akhtar on social media.
شعیب اختر کے بڑے بھائی شاہد اختر انتقال کر گئےPakistan· 2026-06-24
Shoaib Akhtar attended the live transmission for fundraising for Shaukat Khanum Hospital.
شوکت خانم اسپتال کراچیPakistan· 2026-01-29
Shoaib Akhtar expressed his desire for emerging Bangladeshi fast bowler Taskin Ahmed to break his long-standing record for the fastest ball in international cricket.
چاہتا ہوں کہ تسکین احمد میرا اسپیڈ ریکارڈ توڑیں: شعیب اخترPakistan· 2025-12-17
Shoaib Akhtar expressed admiration for young Bangladeshi cricketers and praised coach Shaun Tait.
তাসকিন–নাহিদদের বুমরা–আফ্রিদির কাতারেই দেখেন শোয়েব আখতার
Bangladesh· 2025-12-15
Shoaib Akhtar still holds the record for the fastest ball bowled at 161.3 kilometers per hour.
مچل اسٹارک نے غلطی سے شعیب اختر کا ریکارڈ توڑ دیاPakistan· 2025-10-19
Shoaib Akhtar is known for his record-breaking fast bowling.
ঘণ্টায় ১০০ মাইল—শোয়েব আখতারের রেকর্ড গড়া সেই দ্রুততম বলের গল্পBangladesh· 2025-10-19
Shoaib Akhtar mistakenly mentioned Abhishek Bachchan instead of Abhishek Sharma during a discussion about a cricket match.
Abhishek Bachchan’s jab at Pakistan’s cricket team backfires — Pakistanis ask if he can bat better than he acts - CommentPakistan· 2025-09-27
Shoaib Akhtar made a humorous mistake by mentioning Abhishek Bachchan instead of Abhishek Sharma during a cricket analysis.
'Don’t think they’ll even manage that': Abhishek Bachchan trolls Pakistan after Shoaib Akhtar's hilarious remark | Cricket News
India· 2025-09-26
Shoaib Akhtar called the umpire's decision a 'wrong decision' and questioned the review process.
'Unhone IPL me bhi umpiring karni hai': Shahid Afridi's dig after Fakhar Zaman dismissal sparks row | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-09-23
Shoaib Akhtar shared a picture after performing Umrah in Makkah Mukarramah.
شعیب اختر نے عمرہ کی سعادت حاصل کرلی، تصویر بھی شیئر کردیPakistan· 2025-09-17Former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar said, 'Do not make this match political, it’s a cricket match.'
‘Lack of sportsmanship’: Reactions pour in after India refuse to shake hands with Pakistan in Asia Cup - SportPakistan· 2025-09-15
Former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar accused Surya Kumar Yadav of bringing politics into cricket.
হাত না মেলানোয় ভারতকে কি শাস্তি দেবে আইসিসিBangladesh· 2025-09-15
Shoaib Akhtar said emotions are running really high as they are meeting India post-war.
Asia Cup: Calm before the storm! Will the India vs Pakistan clash live up to its 'historical' hype? | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-09-14
Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar predicted an aggressive approach from India in the upcoming match.
Big blow to India ahead of Pakistan game! Star batter hit on the hands | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-09-13
Shoaib Akhtar was part of the charity exhibition match to support flood victims.
Cricketers Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Afridi will be donating their tri-nation series earnings to flood relief - CelebrityPakistan· 2025-09-08
Shoaib Akhtar is a former fast-bowling great representing the cricket world at the Uncut event.
Mahira Khan is bringing Uncut — a two-day series of live, unfiltered celebrity talks — to Karachi - LocalPakistan· 2025-08-12
Former star cricketer Shoaib Akhtar received a defamation notice of Rs1 billion from sports journalist and former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official Nauman Niaz.
Shoaib Akhtar, Dr Nauman Niaz reignite feud with defamation notice sent to maverick ex-pacer - PakistanPakistan· 2025-06-02
Mechanical engineer Shoaib Akhtar was also getting married.
‘We don’t care’: weddings go on in Azad Kashmir near LoC - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-04
Shoaib Akhtar's YouTube channel was officially banned by India.
‘High school blocking’ — another slew of Pakistani celebrities’ social media accounts blocked in India - CelebrityPakistan· 2025-05-03
Shoaib Akhtar is a former Pakistani cricketer whose YouTube channel has been blocked for Indian users.
India continues blocking social media channels; tries to undercut IMF deal - WorldPakistan· 2025-05-03
Among the prominent YouTube channels blocked are those operated by former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Akhtar.
Pahalgam fallout: India blocks Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's YouTube channel amid tensions | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-02
Shoaib Akhtar's YouTube channel was banned in India.
Pakistani stars react with sass, jokes, and VPN recommendations after social media accounts banned in India - CelebrityPakistan· 2025-05-01
The government banned 16 Pakistani YouTube channels targeting individual creators like former cricketer Shoaib Akhtar.
'Exercise caution': India fact-checks fake news and misinformation by Pakistan on social media | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-30
The account of former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar’s channel was also banned.
India blocks 16 Pakistani YouTube channels - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-04-30
The account of former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar’s channel was also banned.
India blocks 16 Pakistani YouTube channels - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-04-29Even renowned former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar’s channel was not spared.
16 Pakistani YouTube channels banned in India after Pahalgam attack - WorldPakistan· 2025-04-28
Shoaib Akhtar is mentioned as a former cricketer whose YouTube channel was banned for disseminating provocative content.
'Provocative, communal content': Centre bans Pakistan YouTube channels, flags 'misinformation' | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-28Shoaib Akhtar, known as the 'Rawalpindi Express', has demanded a new franchise in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
شعیب اختر کا پی ایس ایل میں ’پنڈی ایکسپریس‘ کے نام سے نئی فرنچائز کا مطالبہPakistan· 2025-04-16
Shoaib Akhtar was one of the Pakistani cricketers who shone in the first IPL in 2008.
আইপিএল না পিএসএল—পাকিস্তানের আমির বেছে নিলেন ভারতের আইপিএলBangladesh· 2025-04-11
Shoaib Akhtar expressed displeasure at Mohammad Hafeez's comments.
'Never a personal criticism ...': Mohammad Hafeez clarifies remarks on Pakistan's past cricket stars amid backlash | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-03-18